How to sew a Cossack Kubanka with your own hands, pattern

Kubanka is a type of papakha, but lower and lighter. Fur kubankas have been at the peak of fashion for several years now. They look stylish and go with many models of coats and fur coats, but they are certainly expensive. Can You can sew such a hat with your own hands in a couple of evenings, and it will look no worse than the factory one.

Reference! Traditionally, the bottom of such a hat was made of fabric (velvet or cloth), and was sewn together from four sectors, with piping placed between the seams.

Material selection

Fur kubankas suit women of any age. Knitted hats - this style should be chosen very carefully, they are not so universal.

Traditional materials historically used for sewing kubankas:

astrakhan;
wolf, bear skins;
lamb skins with long hair.

What are these hats made of now?

Often these types of fur are combined and complemented with leather and suede.

Models made of long-pile fur are often decorated with a solid tail. Hats are usually sewn on a lining, with a glued lining.

Required:

Skin 1-2, depending on the size of the cap, as well as the skin itself.
Beading, adhesive interlining, glued cotton fabric for lining.
Lining fabric.
Threads, preferably cotton No. 20 or silk.
Razor or utility knife.
Thick needle.
A blank or two-liter jar.

What kind of Kubanka hat is this?

Kubanka is a shortened version of the hat, which has a cylindrical shape.
The base and lining at the same time are made of jersey. The design of the hat also includes a fur headband. The bottom of the headdress is flat. The Cossacks treated it with velvet, but modern designers use fur for this. Natural furs are used for kubanka. A headdress made of mink, arctic fox, or raccoon can warm you up in the coldest winter. For the northern people this criterion is of great importance . There are options made of faux fur. Some wear a knitted woolen cap.

Where did he come from?

The Kubanka hat appeared thanks to the papakha, which was popular among Caucasians in the 15th–16th centuries.
Thanks to this, such hats began to be worn in Kuban. The papakha was quite uncomfortable for the Cossacks. She constantly fell when riding, so she became shorter. But its shape (cylinder) has been preserved. Men wore the Kubanka in winter. This was a great option for both everyday life and holidays. In the 80s of the twentieth century, women began to wear hats. At that time she was at the peak of popularity, all fashionistas dreamed of her. The product was made from astrakhan fur, the pile was short. For ladies, hats with long pile were produced.

Important! Now Kubanks have regained popularity. There are quite a lot of variations, everyone will be able to choose the best option for themselves.

What kind of cross is on the top of her head?

The cross on the top of the head does not carry any secret meaning. This mark is associated with the nuances of cut . Traditionally, the kubanka was sewn from four parts. Next, galloon was placed in them. This sewing feature is also observed in modern design, so if you purchase a model without a cross, it will not be a Kubanka. The lines on the bottom are usually made in white colors. Only the shade of the top mattered.
Upper color features:

blue - used by the Tver Cossacks;
red – characteristic of the Don Cossacks;
yellow - used by the Astrakhan people.

Important! There are more than 20 Cossack troops on the territory of modern Russia. They represent one union, but have different orders, traditions, and rituals.

Cutting a Cossack Kubanka

Let's figure out how to make a Kubanka hat pattern yourself:

We are making a paper pattern; to construct it we need two measurements - the circumference of the head and the depth of the hat.
At this stage, you can cut the paper pattern and, subsequently, make some part of the hat from fabric or suede or leather.
Place the skin fur side down. If you have several skins, then arrange them equally.
We lay out the patterns, taking into account the direction of the fur (shown by the arrow on the pattern).
Using a ballpoint pen, trace the pattern along the flesh.
Using a sharp knife or razor, cut out the parts. We leave no seam allowances, or 0.5 cm.

Important! We don’t use scissors because it’s easy to cut the fur. When working with a knife, the pile remains intact.

We make blanks from interlining and lining fabrics in the same way, but leave allowances of about 1 cm.

Important! The lining and lining pieces are cut out without seam allowance along the bottom edge.

If you want to get an authentic Cossack kubanka, then sew it from astrakhan fur and make a cloth bottom sewn from 4 wedges. Cover the seams with contrasting tape.

The history of the creation of the Kubanka hat

This headdress owes its origin to the papakha, which men in the Caucasus preferred to wear in the 15th-16th centuries. It was from there that this model of hat came to Kuban. At first, the Cossacks wore the hat itself on their heads, but they found it uncomfortable because it often fell off while riding horses. Then the kubanka was made a little lower, while maintaining the same cylindrical shape.

Among the men of Kuban, this hat was the main winter headdress. It was worn both on weekdays and on holidays. Kubanka hats first appeared as women's headdress in the 80s of the twentieth century. At that time, all the ladies of the USSR dreamed of having it in their wardrobe. The men's Cossack hat had short pile, mostly made of astrakhan fur. The female version of the Kubanka was made mainly with long-pile fur.

Today this winter headdress is back in trend. Kubanka models are presented in a fairly wide range, which allows each woman to choose the right option for her.

Sewing the product

The direction of the fur pile is taken into account when sewing any product, but when making a kubanka it can be either vertical (from bottom to top) or horizontal. This direction is indicated by an arrow on the pattern.

We sew the parts obtained during cutting on our hands with an “over the edge” seam, which is why we did not make allowances for the seams.
We do not allow fur fibers to remain in the seam - we straighten them out with a needle or hook.
If necessary, smooth out the seams so that they do not puff up.
The gasket can be glued or simply inserted.
Sew together the gasket parts.
We turn the fur blank inside out, put a blank of interlining fabric on top, and match the seams.
We connect with a goat seam.
We work with the lining parts using the same principle.
We connect the fur to the lining with a goat seam, with the edge of the fur turned towards the wrong side of the hat.
We turn our product inside out.
Let's try it on.

Advice! It is possible that the resulting cap is a little narrow, but it is possible to slightly increase it. Lightly wet the lower part of the skin (the inner part) with a spray bottle or a soft sponge, gently knead it between your fingers, and gradually stretch it in both directions. We do this very slowly, evenly. Then we stretch the resulting product onto a special blank or two-liter jar and leave it to dry at room temperature.

Selection of yarn and knitting needles

Yarn for kubanka should be dense. Thin threads will not be able to hold the shape of the product well. Therefore, you need to choose medium threads and knit in several threads. This will make a good cylinder.

The beautiful model fits well on the head and perfectly complements the image. A lady will not refuse to appear on the streets in such a hat. Warm and very beautiful , if such a model appears in a girl’s wardrobe, she will never utter the words “hats don’t suit me.”

You should always choose the right number for yarn needles. This is the first condition that these tools must fulfill. Next, pay attention to the model. For circular knitting, circular knitting needles and stocking needles are usually used. But the smooth fabric is made from ordinary knitting needles.

Decorating a Kubanka hat

From the remains of fur, leather, suede, as well as various brooches, beads, beads, you can create an original decor for the finished hat:

Embroidery with beads and bugles to match the fur, especially suits light-colored models.
Pompoms and bells sewn from scraps will serve as voluminous hanging decorations.
If you have a tail left from the skin of an arctic fox or a fox, then sew it into the seam of the hat.
Complement your existing brooch with fur patches, beads in color, and beads.

Fur hat-kubanka: description

Kubanka is a low hat with a cylindrical shape. It consists of a knitted base, which acts as a lining and a fur headband. The cylindrical cup-shaped hat has a flat bottom. Among the Cossacks it was trimmed with velvet, and in modern models of hats it is covered with the same fur as the main rim.

As a rule, a kubanka is made from natural fur of mink, arctic fox, silver fox, and raccoon. It is fluffy and warm, so it warms perfectly even in the most severe frosts, which is especially important for residents of northern countries and certain regions of Russia. Less common is a kubanka hat made of faux fur or knitted from wool.

What to wear with a kubanka?

A cuban of light fur looks more feminine than a dark one, but this is purely individual.

It is not recommended to combine a hat and a fur coat made of different furs - for example, an arctic fox coat with a mink coat. It is also better to repeat the colors in the top/bottom set.

Advice! Avoid wearing a hat made of expensive types of fur with down jackets, puffy jackets, or sports-style clothing.

But any shoes will suit the Kubanka; be guided only by your own taste.

Various scarves and shawls, thick scarves of any width go perfectly with such headdresses. Embroidered mittens perfectly complement the look.

The kubanka hat reliably protects from wind, frost and snow, while looking stylish and impressive.

Classic fur hat Kubanka

How to sew a kubanka You will need:

- fur; - felt; - lining fabric; - grosgrain ribbon; - furrier's knife or blade; - strong threads; - needle; - sewing machine.

Select the required amount of fur and lining fabric. To sew a kubanka hat, 1 silver or red fox skin is sufficient. Or 2-3 smaller fur skins. You can also combine the hat. The side part is made of fur, and the bottom is made of felt, leather or suede.

How to sew a kubanka

Make a paper pattern for the hat. Turn the fur stocking inside out and cut along the belly. Cut out the legs, cut off the head and tail. Flatten the skin. Sew the holes with a seam over the edge. 3.

Attach the pattern to the flesh. Consider the direction of the pile and the pattern of the fur. The hair should lie from left to right or from top to bottom. The bottom can be cut from several pieces.

When cutting, add 0.3 cm caps to the pattern on all sides. Trace the details along the contour along the inside with a ballpoint pen, marker or cosmetic pencil. Cut out similar parts from felt and lining fabric. 5.

How to sew a Cossack kubanka with your own hands (pattern): cutting out a Cossack kubanka

854 Zhanna Lyubarskaya Reading time: 2 min.

Kubanka is a type of papakha, but lower and lighter. Fur kubankas have been at the peak of fashion for several years now. They look stylish and go with many models of coats and fur coats, but they are certainly expensive. You can sew such a hat with your own hands in a couple of evenings , and it will look no worse than a factory one.